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| Decision field | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Open accessHow to Find a Clothing ManufacturerGlobalRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessKnitting Stitch LibraryGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Source production | Choose materials | Learn techniques |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Production | Yarn | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Starting a manufacturer search | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Learning or comparing knit structures |
| Know before using | Community members add and quality-control the records, so confirm sizing, measurements, fabric suggestions, format, availability, errata, license, and purchase terms with the designer or publisher. Adding an entry to a stash does not provide the pattern files. Saved searches and private PDF storage are paid Plus features, and a listing or review does not establish pattern accuracy or fit. | A selection framework, not a manufacturer endorsement or substitute for legal and compliance review. | A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Yarn records can be incomplete or wrong, prices and availability vary by market, and the site uses affiliate links. Confirm the required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, color, dye lot, accessibility, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing. | A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Free account | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Community | Stitch Authority | Reference | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Community database | Stitch Authority | First-party platform | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | Threadloop's official guide describes an independent, fully crowdsourced database covering available and out-of-print sewing patterns. Its search supports pattern type, fabric type, age group, body type, cup size, level, format, file features, language, measurements, availability, and other filters; members can also track a stash, wishlist, projects, reviews, and discussions. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | YarnSub's official FAQ says its matching software compares gauge, texture, yarn weight and density, fibre content, and fibre qualities such as drape and softness. Discontinued yarns remain searchable as starting points but are excluded from suggested replacements, and each yarn page provides a route to report source-data problems. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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